Senior Associate, Structural Engineering

StructureCraft is a structural engineering and timber construction firm based near Vancouver, BC, operating across North America and Asia. Our dynamic team of structural engineers plays a key role in our organization and is one of the top timber engineering teams in North America.

Team

StructureCraft is a family‑owned business. The team comes from more than 10 countries, including Europe, Australasia, Canada, and the US, providing a broad range of experience to help create signature structures.

Role

As a Senior Associate you will lead teams of project engineers working on creative structures with many of North America and Europe’s foremost architects. Key responsibilities include:

• Concept scheming and sketching to create innovative structural solutions with architects and designers.
• Leading and managing multiple teams of project engineers, drafters, and designers, and performing quality control with assembly and fabrication teams.
• Leading involvement in client meetings (in-person and remote) and facilitating creative solutions to design issues and challenges.
• Providing engineering reports to clients, giving structural advice on construction and design, and devising modifications as necessary.
• Performing concept‑level and detailed structural design and detailing, including calculations, sketches, static/dynamic finite element modelling during pre‑construction and construction phases.
• Liaising with internal project management, shop, and site teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and meet fabrication and erection constraints.
• Visiting mass timber project sites across North America for field reviews and working with the install team on the ground.
• Reviewing project requirements to provide estimates on quantities and costs of materials, equipment, and labor and input on construction and development budgets.
• Mentoring junior structural engineers and developing the technical knowledge base.
• Presenting and communicating at conferences, lunch & learns, and seminars across North America.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related Engineering Degree).
• At least 12 years of experience working as a structural engineer, including a minimum of 5 years in timber engineering. Experience with seismic design in Canada/USA or abroad is an asset.
• PE, P.Eng., or M.StructE.SE credentials are an asset.
• Experience leading the design of large building projects, working with architects and clients to achieve pragmatic and cost‑effective solutions.
• Knowledge and use of Canadian, American, and European codes is an asset.
• Experience with finite element software (SAP2000, R‑FEM, ETABS) and significant experience with Excel; experience working with 3D modelling software such as Rhino, Grasshopper, and AutoCAD is an asset.
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Locations

Abbotsford, BC; Vancouver, BC; Seattle, WA; Trento, Italy